Norman Lovett

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Norman Lovett, born in Windsor in 1946, is an English stand-up comedian and actor, best known for his role as Holly in Red Dwarf. He reprised the role in the 12th series of the show in 2012.

He was well into his 30’s by the time he started doing stand-up. His comedy has a quiet, dead-pan surrealism, and in 2000 he made a successful stand up tour, co-headlining with Chris Barrie, who played Rimmer in Red Dwarf. He has played the original Comedy Store many times and even supported the Clash, which he sites as one of the personal highlights of his career.

Watch Norman Lovett: Outside the Box

It’s said that you shouldn’t meet your heroes, but it turns out as long as your hero is Norman Lovett, than it’s all OK. Probably best known for his portrayal of Holly in Red Dwarf – Norman gives a masterful display of the laid back, surreal whimsy that’s made him a cult figure on and off screens.

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Norman Lovett - Pyjamarama - Standup 1983

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Bio

Lovett first tried his hand at comedy during his early 30’s in London. He wrote some ‘stupid comedy songs’ and started performing these with his friend Bernie’s band, doing gigs with them at The Lyceum. He went on to perform at The Comedy Store and even performed on tour with The Clash.

Norman Lovett is best known for his role as Holly in the 2nd, 3rd, 7th and 8th series of cult TV show Red Dwarf. Following the success of Red Dwarf X, Lovett resumed contact with Naylor, resulting in his guest appearance in the twelfth series episode “Skipper”.